How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in ecuador.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Taylor
Taylor
Connect with Taylor to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Taylor's home
Connect with Taylor to know about the hidden gems of Lima
Connect with Taylor to explore Lima together
Connect and lend Taylor's vehicle or get a ride
Lima
¡Bienvenidos a Perú! 🇵🇪 Quiero invitarte a conocer la magia de mi país – desde sus impresionantes...
Marketing
Marketing
Connect with Marketing to know about the hidden gems of Medellín
Medellín
I live in Medellin and I can help
Manuel
Manuel
Connect with Manuel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica
Connect with Manuel to explore Heredia, San Antonio de Belén, Costa Rica together
Heredia, San Antonio d...
Heredia is special because it's the "City of Flowers" – calm, green, with a real local feel, univ...
Shobha
Shobha
Connect with Shobha to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Shobha's home
Connect with Shobha to know about the hidden gems of Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Connect with Shobha to explore Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia together
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
I can take a traveller to all the nature parks.
Leonel
Leonel
Connect with Leonel to know about the hidden gems of Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
If your goal is to get to know the city of Lima in depth and not in a boring way with tourist gui...
lina
lina
Connect with lina to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with lina to know about the hidden gems of Bogotá
Connect with lina to explore Bogotá together
Bogotá
The best spots for traditional food, traditional markets, viewpoints, hikes, and more!
Roy
Roy
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Connect and stay in Roy's home
Connect with Roy to know about the hidden gems of San José, Costa Rica
Connect with Roy to explore San José, Costa Rica together
Connect with Roy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend Roy's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Roy's travel and outdoor equipment
San José, Costa Rica
 All services available anything you need! Good traveling to the people who are reading this Ro...
Juan
Juan
Connect with Juan to explore Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia together
Medellín, Medellin, An...
Hi, I’m Juan José, your guide to discover the natural beauty of Medellín and its surrounding town...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Ecuador

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Ecuador. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Ecuador. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Ecuador together.